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WD62 DDU

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,032 mi
Last recorded77,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD62 DDU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 77,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,519 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn/bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2025 64,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn/bald on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,282 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 61,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2023 55,939 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,609 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 49,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,790 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,030 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit, STRONGLY ADVISE NEW TYRE SOON.

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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WD62 DDU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD62 DDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WD62 DDU registered?

WD62 DDU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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